How is 2022 treating you so far? Resolutions going well?   We’re all neck-deep in last year’s financials and reports, defining the value we generated.   For us @ArzanVC, that value is not in the amounts we invested or how many times we led a round. We look...

I will wrap 2021 up with an exciting discussion with Retailo’s Co-founder Talha Ansari.   Earlier this month,

It’s a longer read today (and no, don’t skip this email). I’ll discuss the adoption of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards by regional tech startups and how VCs could be the gamechangers in this important matter.   November has been exciting for...

The liquidity is increasing and so is the VC competition. While founders may seem to have more leverage in their hands, for us VCs it’s become very important to set our strategies and stick to them. Don’t rush in finding your next founder.   Ps. Our Laith Zraikat...

2021 is one of the hottest years to be a VC – or a startup. Regionally, globally… Plenty of investment rounds, exits, new SPACs… so the returns shouldn’t be any different than sky-high, right? Well, that’s what I’ve researched this month…    Who's gonna...

This month I decided to grab a Zoom coffee with Taker. Its founder Abdullah Alsaadi spoke to me about how they’re re-empowering restaurants and why Taker is keen on collaborating with its competitors. More below.   We’re still not yet over the fact that Swvl is...